When a Victorian Garden Plays Backdrop to Your Wedding…

This couple shares a love of the great outdoors, so when they began planning their Pittsburgh summer wedding, a whimsical day designed with wildflowers and natural greens was an obvious choice. They fully embraced in-season blooms and Mt. Lebanon Floral delivered in every way. Peek at their reception space (and entire day!) photographed by Joey Kennedy and you’ll leave utterly inspired.

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From the bride… Cary and I met in college down in South Carolina where we both shared our love for adventure and outdoors. A year or so after graduation, Cary proposed to me when we were at home for Christmas. It was wonderful to have my whole family around to celebrate this exciting event. Shortly after we were engaged we made a big move from South Carolina to Colorado, so we could continue sharing our love of outdoors together.

The wedding was inspired by our love of the outdoors, plants, and the mountains. We had the wedding in Pittsburgh where my immediate and large extended family all reside since we are a close knit group.

We were planning the wedding while living in Colorado, so my mother was a huge help in orchestrating everything. Our vendors were absolutely wonderful, and we thank our florist, Carmel, for her creativity. We told her we wanted a somewhat whimsical and bohemian feel that really showcased the local, in season wildflowers and greenery. She came through and brought us more than we could have imagined. The tent, flowers, lighting, music, and photography all came together wonderfully to create the unique and colorful day we had imagined. It had a beautiful woodland feel with a relaxed atmosphere, just like we wanted.

Photography: Joey Kennedy Photography | Cinematography: Nate Sherer | Floral Design: Mt. Lebanon Floral | Catering: Rania's Catering | Band: Keynote Band | Venue: Frick Art Museum | Tent: Party Savvy

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Handmade at Amazon Has a Wedding Shop… And It’s Everything

Putting your own personal touch on a wedding that is totally unique + totally YOU is every bride’s dream, no matter your style. But if you happen to fall squarely in that camp of non-crafty ladies (it happens to the best of us), we have a solution: Handmade at Amazon’s Wedding Shop. Yep, this little slice of wedding heaven has everything you’ll ever need to celebrate in style, sans all of those stressful nights yelling at your glue gun. It’s pure genius, you guys. Scroll for all of the reasons we love it so, so much.

RUSTIC

You obviously can’t have a rustic shindig without a few handmade items to really make the day shine, but if you’re running out of time in your wedding planning day to put together those wooden banners you’ve been obsessing over, no worries. Handmade at Amazon’s Wedding Shop has it all. From fab rustic cake toppers to the perfect headpiece that will totally make your outfit, your dream day is literally right at your fingertips. And bonus? You can plan it all in your yoga pants.

1. Wooden Cards Banner 2. Vintage Wedding Guest Book 3. Polka Dot Bow Tie 4. Better Together Cake Topper 5. Gold Wedding Crown Bridal Tiara

MODERN

Weaving goodies from Handmade at Amazon’s Wedding Shop into your contemporary day is THE perfect way to add a touch of you + yours to your celebration. Some of our faves? These glittery gold accents, geometric card holders and this awesome cocktail sign (such a statement-maker). Not to mention, it’s also the best way ever to shop for decor, because, well… it’s Amazon. Think a totally relaxing evening, a glass of bubbly and your good friend, The Laptop. It just doesn’t get any easier.

1. Large Geometric Conservatory Envelope Holder 2. Wedding Cocktails Sign 3. Mr. & Mrs. Mug Set 4. Wooden Table Letters 5. Groomsmen Copper Tie Set

CLASSIC

Classic weddings with a sweet personalized touch are sort of our jam. So sifting through all of the beauties in Handmade at Amazon’s Wedding Shop is most def one of our fave pastimes. From the cutest napkin to a gorgeous bridal headband to a rubber stamp to help you dress up those invites, join us in perusing the pretty and you’ll be checking off those Pinterest must-haves in no time at all. We promise.

1. Old Hollywood Glamour Bridal Headband 2. Eat & Celebrate Napkin 3. Personalized Address Stamp 4. Wedding Album Instant Guest Book 5. Single Pearl Necklace

We know that wedding planning isn’t always easy. Especially when you are trying to DIY your way to a totally unique and totally YOU event. So whether you’re planning to say “I do” in a sweet rustic barn, your childhood church or a penthouse in NYC, Handmade at Amazon’s Wedding Shop is your go-to for all of those goodies that will really make your Big Day shine. Oh, and it will seriously save your sanity. Go there NOW, you guys.

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Look No Further: Your Wedding Dress Decision Is Written In The Stars

It’s your day and you want to look more than just good, you want to look amazing. So how do you find that perfect wedding dress, the one that makes your beauty shine, the dress that makes everyone gasp, the look that is yours and yours alone? Astrology can give you cosmic clues on finding the dress that fits your special elemental nature and enhances the most positive traits of your star sign.

Aries
Untraditional, bold and bright are your signature looks. You are pioneering and brave and you may want to reflect these qualities in your choice of a dress. So think of incorporating reds and purples, unique designs and modern touches into your look.

Taurus
Sensual and soft are two of your most valued qualities in a dress. Look for fabrics like silk, satin and velvet. You also thrive on luxurious touches and so your dress may have unique embroidery, jewels or other special “extras” interwoven into your design.

Gemini
Flirty and fun, you want a dress that allows you to circulate and talk to as many people at your wedding as you can. Look for a simple, intelligent design that may have some geometric touches. You appreciate a “smart” look over one that is too fussy.

Cancer
Your romantic nature loves anything vintage. You’ll be drawn to a more traditional look that incorporates the past. Mom or even Grandma’s dress may be the perfect choice for you, especially if you have a strong attachment to your family.

Leo
Dramatic and luxurious are your key words and your dress needs to reflect your passionate, fiery nature. You’ll want a top of the line design, no expense spared and a dress that maximizes all of your assets.

Virgo
You love a clean natural look, so your best dress will incorporate fabrics like raw silk, bamboo or organic cotton and a hand dyed or one of a kind artisan design. Simple and green are your themes, with a focus on honoring the earth.

Libra
Balance, beauty and harmony are so important to you that your dress needs to be a work of art. If you don’t actually design it yourself, you may commission a design. You want to feel feminine, but without too much fuss, so look for a classic design with a modern touch.

Scorpio
If anyone would wear a black dress it would be you, Scorpio. But you don’t need to wear black to get in touch with your intense, smoky, sexy self. Just find a dress that accentuates your figure, while still leaving something to the imagination.

Sagittarius
Your dress may reflect influences from your travels, or your spiritual or religious beliefs. If you are a more adventurous Sag, your gypsy nature will want to express itself through a wedding day look that is bohemian and fun.

Capricorn
If anyone chooses to wear a wedding pantsuit rather than a dress it would be you Capricorn. You are all the more tailored, sophisticated look. But since you also love glamour and tradition you may stick with a classic style wedding dress as well.

Aquarius
Unique, unconventional and outside the box, your wedding dress needs to be different from the norm. Look for a special design that no one else has, a new fabric or a look that is unusual and cutting edge and all will be well.

Pisces
You will want a dress that has a touch of the magical to it. Something mysterious, dreamy and poetic. A soft bohemian look or something vintage with beautiful fabric will complement your mystical nature perfectly.

Style Me Pretty Contributor – Fern Spring is an astrologer, wellness writer and flower essence practitioner from Northern California where she lives with her dog and her guy in the beautiful West County of Sonoma.

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Your Visual Playbook to a Luxe Parisian Wedding

Paris is a city where some serious wedding magic happens. Especially when MC2 Mon Amour, Tuan Nguyen Films, and Greg Finck are involved. Consider this inspiration shoot an ode to their beloved city, ready to inspire the most glamorous of days.

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From the planner, MC2 Mon Amour… Paris is a symbol of romanticism and elegance so we took the time to contemplate the beauty of our city. At the heart of the most famous monuments of the world, the Shangri-La Hotel, Paris allowed us to create a luxury atmosphere and a perfect wedding day.

The bride is getting ready in the Suite Shangri-La to become “Madame” while admiring the “Grande Dame”. The groom has just some few minutes to wait in the secret garden of the Shangri-La Hotel, Paris to discover his bride, more gorgeous than ever. They climb together the “Escalier d’Honneur” stairs, enjoying every moment spent in the palace at the heart of the most beautiful city in the world.

They discover with admiration the amazing work done by the artisans for their big day!

Photography: Greg Finck Photography | Cinematography: Ping Pang Films | Event Planning: MC2 Mon Amour | Floral Design: Vella & Bret | Wedding Dress: Printemps | Stationery: Atelier Preszburger | Bride's Shoes: Printemps | Hair + Makeup: Harold James | Suit: Printemps | Venue: Shangri La | Bride's Bouquet + Buttonhole: Floraison | Print: Atelier Stern | Wedding Ring : Bucherer

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